Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Florida Gulf Coast University

Program Details

If you are just starting in the teaching profession, the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from FGCU can help advance your career in educational leadership. This online education administration master’s degree appeals to teachers in all sorts of educational settings who want to move into a leadership position that does not require certification.

The department offers two concentrations—P-12 Education or Higher Education. Through the online education administration coursework, you will learn such topics as:

  • Foundations of curriculum and instruction
  • School budgeting and reporting
  • Human resources
  • School law

Graduates learn to meet the needs of today’s P-12 students through effective school organization, leadership, and management. Those who successfully complete the program find success as teacher leaders, department chairs, or academic program developers.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Florida Gulf Coast University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • An interview may be required for applicants who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirement.